Skipper Sam Mordey welcomes passengers for cruises aboard the Wairua riverboat. Photo / Bevan Conley
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week. If you have an item for this free column, email news@wanganuichronicle. co.nz with the details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, September 13, to Wednesday, September 19, is noon on Tuesday, September 11.
THURSDAY
WHAT: Waka-making
for Families
WHEN: 3pm to 4.30pm
WHERE: Whanganui Regional Museum temporary premises at 62 Ridgway St
DETAILS: Bring your whanau and make a small paper and card waka. All children must be with an adult. There is no charge but koha to help cover costs is appreciated.
WHAT: River City Artists
WHEN: 9.30am to 4pm
WHERE: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St
DETAILS: Welcomes artists of all levels. Warm rooms, tea and coffee provided, free parking, bring lunch.
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: Departs 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: Open Mic Night
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Show off your talent.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Twinkle Toes at St Paul's
WHEN: 10am to 11.15am
WHERE: St Paul's hall, Cooks St
DETAILS: Music for preschoolers. Gold coin entry.
WHAT: Whanganui City Guided Walking Tours
WHEN: By appointment.
WHERE: Depart from Whanganui i-Site
DETAILS: Cost $10 per person. Contact 06 349 3258.
WHAT: Confessions of an Entrepreneur
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Jane Winstone Retirement Village, 49 Oakland Ave
DETAILS: Henry Newrick will share stories of his successful and adventurous life. Afternoon tea provided. Call Simone Mallasch on 06 345 6783 to register.
WHAT: Ceroc Dancing
WHEN: From 6pm (Friday and Wednesday)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Modern jive - beginner, intermediate and social dancing. $10 casual, concession cards are also available. See ceroc.co.nz
WHAT: Book launch - Gottfried Lindauer - Life of the Artist and His Work
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Grand Hotel, St Hill St
DETAILS: Joan and Kevin McIntyre introduce their book of rarely seen paintings and information on the celebrated painter.
WHAT: 2½ Hypnotists - Dave, Nathan & Wesley Upfold
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Let's get Briar to Russia fundraising event. General admission tickets $25
WHAT: Scottish dancing for children
WHEN: 7pm to 8pm
WHERE: Carlton School hall
DETAILS: glendarroch@dance scottish.org.nz
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Guineas & Fillies Race Day
WHEN: First race at 12.55pm
WHERE: Wanganui Jockey Club, Purnell St
DETAILS: Bars and cafe open from 11.30am. Free parking and entry.
WHAT: Waka-making for Families
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Whanganui Regional Museum temporary premises at 62 Ridgway St
DETAILS: Bring your whanau and make a small paper and card waka. All children must be with an adult. There is no charge but koha to help cover costs is appreciated.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Book launch – Rooster McGurk
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Hayward's Auction Rooms, 129 Guyton St
DETAILS: Author Murray Crawford commemorates the 150th anniversary of the South Taranaki with the launch of his book.
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Taihape Traders Market
WHEN: From 10am to 2pm
WHERE: Taihape Town Hall
DETAILS: Contact Kerry Stephens 027 484 7507.
WHAT: Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
WHAT: Irish band Muirsheen Durkin
WHEN: 12noon to 1.30pm.
WHERE: Grand Hotel Irish Pub, St Hill St
DETAILS: All welcome. Enjoy some Irish music with lunch.
WHAT: Celtic Illusion
WHEN: 5pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Performers from Rhythms of Ireland, Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Adult $79.90, senior/student $74.90, child 4-15yrs $59.90, family 2A+2C $269.60
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: Le Quattro Volte - An idyllic village in Italy's mountainous region of Calabria is the setting for this 2010 film. See more at nzfilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: Art journaling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Get creative by learning a variety of techniques, media and activities for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Sharpen Up Your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Lucky will be serving up $10 tacos and pasta, and playing someone's favourite tunes.